Best Baby Gift

**northernmom2boys** · 06-14-2006, 01:41 PM

My niece ig going to have her baby next month and I want to get her the perfect gift.Think back to when you had your babies,what was the best gift you received?
Michelle

**sunshine** · 06-14-2006, 01:53 PM

Hmmm . .. lots of things. . .

larger sized clothing 12 month to 2T

Snugli baby carrier- so I could hold my baby and still do housework, etc.

wind up swing--- I never had a high chair or play pen, but the swing was a God send those first few months with each child.

**Michelle-Lea** · 06-14-2006, 05:14 PM

A week's worth of freezer meals
diapers!

**kettel6** · 06-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Meals
Diapers (atleast a couple of packages of newborn size)
Something for her not the baby

**santoria** · 06-14-2006, 06:05 PM

you know....I never really got anything for either of my girls. and I am not expecting much for this one either.

my mom did get and still does go on clothing sprees though.....

**miss_thrifty** · 06-14-2006, 07:18 PM

diapers, formula if she wasnt breast feeding.
I love the snuggly for the front,and couldnt do without my playpen and monitor.
For her, bubbe bath set,maybe her favourite shampoo, anyhting that would relax her.
I got a basket of fresh fruit from hubbys work, loved it because never have time to eat, and then she's snacking on good things all day, and giving her more energy!!! Best gift inthe world.!!!

**Miss Kitty** · 06-14-2006, 07:55 PM

Board Books, One of my librarian friends gave me several board books. I have read to ds since before he was born.
My sling was also a great gift. I don't think I would have thought of it on my own.
Last, a CD player for the baby's room. We listened to music all the time and still do. Ralphs World, John Lithgow, Kathleen Gipson. CDs also make a great gift.

**jzkitten** · 06-14-2006, 08:08 PM

My daughter loved the breast feeding pillow. Not only did she use it for breastfeeding, she used it to lay the baby on the couch to keep him from rolling and she even used it herself to catch a few winks. Alex is almost 9 months old and she still uses it even though she's no longer breastfeeding.

**Lmullin** · 06-14-2006, 08:35 PM

Boppy (breast feeding pillow)
Diapers
Swing

**pita1213** · 06-14-2006, 09:50 PM

a filled diaper bag
i purchase whatever diaper they have registered for (so far noone has registered for the fancy pants $50.00 ones) and then fill it with the things they need to take baby out and about and a few other needed things: bibs, burp cloth, wipes, A&D ointment, small bottle of powder, pacifer, one or two bottles, an outfit if i can find a good deal on one. the only thing i don't put in is diapers, but i do put in coupons for them. the other needed things are a bottle of baby wash, shampoo, and baby wash cloths. sometimes i put in a toy. if i have had enough warning about the shower or even the pregnancy, i'll crochet something.
i've been surprised once about one baby so i didn't have time to make something. i bought a couple of teethers and baby's first doll instead that time.

**Missy** · 06-14-2006, 09:55 PM

Originally Posted by pita1213

a filled diaper bag
i purchase whatever diaper they have registered for (so far noone has registered for the fancy pants $50.00 ones) and then fill it with the things they need to take baby out and about and a few other needed things: bibs, burp cloth, wipes, A&D ointment, small bottle of powder, pacifer, one or two bottles, an outfit if i can find a good deal on one. the only thing i don't put in is diapers, but i do put in coupons for them. the other needed things are a bottle of baby wash, shampoo, and baby wash cloths. sometimes i put in a toy. if i have had enough warning about the shower or even the pregnancy, i'll crochet something.
i've been surprised once about one baby so i didn't have time to make something. i bought a couple of teethers and baby's first doll instead that time.

A perfect gift!!

**MOMMYDEAREST** · 06-14-2006, 10:53 PM

i would have to say i received alot of great gifts, but i would have to say the best ones were diapers. that saves you sooooooooo much money in the long run (even a few sizes bigger are great).

**santoria** · 06-15-2006, 01:05 AM

thinking about it....I have given a few gifts...

diaper creams (had the problems with my sensitive youngest)
bath stuff for mom (i sell avon so it was basically a given

)
a shoulder to cry on, vent, brag, and talk to